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Clowdsley Family History

Clowdsley Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cowley, Cowdrey, Cooksley, Clowney, Crowley, Mawdsley, Crossley

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Where is the Clowdsley family from?

You can see how Clowdsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clowdsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Clowdsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Clowdsley families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Clowdsley's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Clowdsley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clowdsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clowdsley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Clowdsley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Clowdsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clowdsley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Clowdsley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Clowdsley. For the veterans among your Clowdsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clowdsley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Clowdsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Clowdsley in 1971 was 82, and 90 in 1991.

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